S. Verna Fowler, age 81, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home in Keshena. Verna was born on July 1, 1942, in Keshena to the late Sanford and Louise (Pecore) Fowler Sr. She graduated from Shawano High School then went to college at Silver Lake College. Verna graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks with a PHD in educational leadership. She was the founder and former President of College of Menominee Nation. Verna was the past principal at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Shawano and taught at many schools around Wisconsin. She was a nun at Sisters of New Genesis in Green Bay diocese. Verna was a member of the Franciscan order for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit.

Verna is survived by her special niece, Joan Delabreau; lifelong friend Sister Jeanette Trost; her sister-in-law, Ava Fowler; and many other nieces and nephews.

Verna is preceded in death by her siblings, Marlene, Joan, Clara, Sanford Jr., Shirley, Bernard, Leon, Al, Calvin, Eugene and Llewellyn Dickenson and parents, Sanford Sr., and Louise.

A funeral mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday August 17, 2023, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit with Fr. Hanz Christian and Fr. O'Brien officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday August 17, 2023, from 9:00 am until the time of service. Inurnment will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery at a later date. A memorial has been established in Verna's memory at the College of Menominee Nation.

A quote from Verna, "One day I hope the Menominee will be as well-known for their education, as they are for their forest management."

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Michael Cook for the wonderful care.